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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*
Immobiliser indicator
Low fuel level warning light* : if equipped
Charging system warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Tailgate open warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
Key low battery indicator*
Rear fog light indicator*
Door ajar warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator* Key out warning light*
KEY
OUT
ECO indicator*ECO
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
Low beam indicatorEngine coolant temperature
warning light
❈For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.Low tyre pressure telltale* /
TPMS malfunction indicator*
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Automatic transaxle shift
indicator (if equipped)
The indicator displays to show the auto-
matic transaxle shift lever selection.
Manual
transaxle shift
indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator informs you which gear is
desired whilst driving to save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd
gear is desired (currently the shift
lever is in the 2nd gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the
3rd gear is desired (currently the
shift lever is in the 4th gear).
Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on whilst the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorised
Kia dealer correct the problem as soon
as possible.
Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
tailgate is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Immobiliser indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobilis-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorised Kia dealer.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immo-
biliser indicator illuminates, blinks or
goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, the indicator
will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds to indicate that you are able to
start the engine. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you are
not be able to start the engine.
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Room lamp (if equipped)
In the DOOR position, the room
lamp come on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors are
unlocked by the transmitter (or
smart key), the room lamp come
on for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not open.
The room lamp goes out gradu-
ally after approximately 30 sec-
onds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
room lamp will turn off immedi-
ately. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the room lamp
stays on for about 20 minutes.However, if a door is opened with
the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, the room lamp stays on con-
tinuously.
: The lights turn off even if a door
is opened.
: The room lamp stay on at all
times.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
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Luggage room lamp (if equipped)
The luggage room lamp comes on when
the tailgate is opened.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windscreen, refer to “Windscreen
defrosting and defogging” in this section.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, whilst the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
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■ Type B
■Type A
DEFROSTER
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CAUTION
The luggage room lamp comes on
as long as the tailgate opens. To
prevent unnecessary charging sys-
tem drain, close the tailgate secure-
ly after using the luggage room.
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If the USB device is divided by
logical drives, only the music files
on the highest-priority drive are
recognized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/
Mobile phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard
USB I/F can be unrecognizable.
Charging through the USB may
not be supported in some mobile
devices.
❋ A car exclusive cable (Provided or
sold separately : USB / AUX detach-
able cable only) is required to use
the iPod.
Some non-standard USB devices
(METAL COVER TYPE USB) can be
unrecognizable.
Some USB flash memory readers
(such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or
external-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM
(DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)
are not recognizable.
(Continued)
(Continued)
The data in the USB memory may
be lost whilst using this audio.
Always back up important data on
a personal storage device.
Please avoid using USB memory
products which can be used as
key chains or mobile phone
accessories as they could cause
damage to the USB jack. Please
make certain only to use plug type
connector products as shown
below.
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CAUTION IN USING THE
iPod DEVICE
The Kia iPod Power Cable is
needed in order to operate iPod
with the audio buttons on the
audio system. The USB cable pro-
vided by Apple may cause mal-
function and should not be used
for Kia vehicles.
❋ The Kia iPod Power Cable may
be purchased through your Kia
Dealership.
When connecting iPod with the
iPod Power Cable, insert the con-
nector to the multimedia socket
completely. If not inserted com-
pletely, communications between
iPod and audio may be interrupted.
When adjusting the sound effects of
the iPod and the audio system, the
sound effects of both devices will
overlap and might reduce or distort
the quality of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer
function of an iPod when adjust-
ing the audio system’s volume,
and turn off the equalizer of the
audio system when using the
equalizer of an iPod.
(Continued)
(Continued)
When the iPod cable is connected,
the system can be switched to AUX
mode even without iPod device
and may cause noise.Disconnect
the iPod cable when you are not
using the iPod device.
When not using iPod with car
audio, detach the iPod cable from
iPod. Otherwise, iPod may remain
in accessory mode, and may not
work properly.
❋ Provided or sold separately
(USB/ AUX detachable cable only)
When connecting the iPod, use the
USB/AUX terminals.
When disconnecting the iPod, dis-
connect both the USB/AUX terminal.
The iPod exclusive cable must be
connected to both the USB/AUX
terminals for iPod charging and
operations to be supported.
Detachable USB/AUXAll-in-one USB/AUX
✽ ✽
NOTICE FOR USING THE
iPod DEVICE
• Some iPod models might not sup-
port the communication protocol
and the files will not be played.
Supported iPod models:
- iPod Mini
- iPod 4th(Photo) ~ 6th(Classic)
generation
- iPod Nano 1st~4th generation
- iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation
• The order of search or playback of
songs in the iPod can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
• If the iPod disabled due to its own
malfunction, reset the iPod. (Reset:
Refer to iPod manual)
• An iPod may not operate normally
on low battery.
• Some iPod devices, such as the
iPhone, can be connected through
the Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
interface. The device must have
audio Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology capability (such as for
stereo headphone Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology). The device
can play, but it will not be controlled
by the audio system.
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Features of your vehicle
(Continued)
If the USB device is divided by
logical drives, only the music files
on the highest-priority drive are
recognized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/
Mobile phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard
USB I/F can be unrecognizable.
Charging through the USB may
not be supported in some mobile
devices.
❋ A car exclusive cable (Provided or
sold separately : USB / AUX detach-
able cable only) is required to use
the iPod.
Some non-standard USB devices
(METAL COVER TYPE USB) can be
unrecognizable.
Some USB flash memory readers
(such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or
external-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM
(DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)
are not recognizable.
(Continued)
(Continued)
The data in the USB memory may
be lost whilst using this audio.
Always back up important data on
a personal storage device.
Please avoid using USB memory
products which can be used as
key chains or mobile phone
accessories as they could cause
damage to the USB jack. Please
make certain only to use plug type
connector products as shown
below.
Features of your vehicle
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CAUTION IN USING THE
iPod DEVICE
The Kia iPod Power Cable is
needed in order to operate iPod
with the audio buttons on the
audio system. The USB cable pro-
vided by Apple may cause mal-
function and should not be used
for Kia vehicles.
❋ The Kia iPod Power Cable may
be purchased through your Kia
Dealership.
When connecting iPod with the
iPod Power Cable, insert the con-
nector to the multimedia socket
completely. If not inserted com-
pletely, communications between
iPod and audio may be interrupted.
When adjusting the sound effects of
the iPod and the audio system, the
sound effects of both devices will
overlap and might reduce or distort
the quality of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer
function of an iPod when adjust-
ing the audio system’s volume,
and turn off the equalizer of the
audio system when using the
equalizer of an iPod.
(Continued)
(Continued)
When the iPod cable is connected,
the system can be switched to AUX
mode even without iPod device
and may cause noise.Disconnect
the iPod cable when you are not
using the iPod device.
When not using iPod with car
audio, detach the iPod cable from
iPod. Otherwise, iPod may remain
in accessory mode, and may not
work properly.
When connecting the iPod, use the
USB/AUX terminals.
When disconnecting the iPod,
disconnect both the USB/AUX ter-
minal.
The iPod exclusive cable must be
connected to both the USB/AUX
terminals for iPod charging and
operations to be supported.
Detachable USB/AUXAll-in-one USB/AUX
✽ ✽
NOTICE FOR USING THE
iPod DEVICE
• Some iPod models might not sup-
port the communication protocol
and the files will not be played.
Supported iPod models:
- iPod Mini
- iPod 4th(Photo) ~ 6th(Classic)
generation
- iPod Nano 1st~4th generation
- iPod Touch 1st~2nd generation
• The order of search or playback of
songs in the iPod can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
• If the iPod disabled due to its own
malfunction, reset the iPod. (Reset:
Refer to iPod manual)
• An iPod may not operate normally
on low battery.
• Some iPod devices, such as the iPhone,
can be connected through the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technologyinter-
face. The device must have audio
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technologycapa-
bility (such as for stereo headphone
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology). The
device can play, but it will not be con-
trolled by the audio system.